# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28-181: Loss of engine power NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N2241P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,… - [NTSB LAX04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N4861F · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA163.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N8199D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the engine mixture control during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of power, and in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N85TT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N8603E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout. - [NTSB CHI00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA209.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N24GK · Substantial damage > the blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA108.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1999 · N5408F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA057.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N8436C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees. - [NTSB MIA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N109LD · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA081.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N8259M · Substantial damage > The formation of carburetor ice and the instructor pilot's failure to recognize conditions leading to carburetor icing and to take appropriate preventative action. Factors relating to this accident were the late application of carburetor heat, the icing… - [NTSB BFO96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Coshocton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N9248K · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N90875 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA143.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N8453B · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX93LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA278.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N3837N · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA091.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed > Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB LAX91LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA272.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N1029H · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilots improper fuel consumption calculations and inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB BFO91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N4321M · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and an inflight collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA101.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1989 · N985BY · Destroyed > Fire in the engine compartment area for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chambersburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1988 · N2179Y · Destroyed > The pilot of the Piper PA-28 was at cruise altitude and getting advisories from ATC. ATC gave him a SIGMET for turbulence when he noted his fuel was getting low. He decided to land at a nearby airport and was told by ATC that the airport he wanted was at his… - [NTSB ATL89FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA222.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N8211P · Substantial damage > On 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but… - [NTSB CHI88DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N3003M · Substantial damage > Pilot on night cross country flight with clear, very cold weather, experienced total loss of engine power while cruising at 7500 feet MSL. Approach control gave position of closest field, but pilot elected to continue to destination which was five miles… - [NTSB NYC87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA246.md): Piper PA-28 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N3023M · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine lost power while descending for a landing. The plt stated that when he advanced the throttle the engine quit completely. During lndg alongside a turnpike, the nose wheel collapsed and the prop was damaged. Investigation revealed that the… - [NTSB FTW87FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA168.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jenks, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N1976T · Substantial damage > Although it was determined that the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion, the exact sequence of events that led to this event was not determined. The pilot reported that the aircraft was out of fuel over the radio and no fuel was found in the aircraft. There… - [NTSB NYC86LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA119.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Madison, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1986 · N2841M · Substantial damage > The acft experienced an engine failure during takeoff and the plt made a forced landing in a river. Post accident inspection did not determine cause of the power loss. It should be noted that the acft was under water for several hours prior to examination. - [NTSB FTW85LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA278.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1985 · N8203D · Substantial damage > The eng failed at about 2000 ft MSL while the acft was climbing to cruise flt. The plt attempted to turn back to the arpt but realized it was too FAR away. The plt then made a forced landing in a grass area adjacent to a large hwy at about a 45 deg angle to… - [NTSB LAX83FUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ13.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1983 · N4579J · Substantial damage > The plt reported he had a problem with the spark plugs loading up before he departed sacramento, CA on a x-country & ther magneto (mag) had been overhauled before he departed. He stated the eng ran well 'except for brief plug load (one cyl)cleared by leaning… - [NTSB LAX82DA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA351.md): Piper PA-28181 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N5889V · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed short of the runway during final approach. The pilot reported a loss of power which could not be duplicated by FAA maintenance. No engine malfunction was found. - [NTSB NYC82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA178.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dubois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N2852E · Substantial damage > After power interruption during cruise the pilot returned to the airport for landing. Turning base leg the engine ouit. The pilot cut short the base leg and landed on the grass beside runway 25. No reasons for engine malfunction was found. - [NTSB NYC82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA047.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 9, 1982 · N9256C · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 40 to 50 ft AGL. The aircraft was landed back on the runway with about 400 ft remaining. It hit a snowbank at the end of the runway at about 40 to 50 knots. The plane bounced and came to rest after traveling… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102807', '7102832') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7102807&occurrence=350 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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